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Video Capture Camera
COMPLETE SYSTEM
Instruction Manual
Model #
UC1700
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
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Please visit our website at www.svat.com to apply for your
products warranty registration.
The warranty registration for is located under the support tab on the SVAT website.
We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the
original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials.
If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the following methods:
SVAT Electronics USA SVAT Electronics Canada Phone: 866.946.7828
2315 Whirlpool St., Unit 333 4080 Montrose Road Fax: 888.771.1701
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Warranty Terms
1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in
workmanship and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price
at SVAT's option.
2. When service is required, the warranty is validated by the submission of a fully completed warranty card.
3. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered
with contrary to the applicable instruction manual.
4. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this
warranty.
5. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself
and no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other
claims not specifically mentioned in this warranty.
6. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental charges.
7. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be given a Return Authorization
number. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all
supplied accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem
(include RA#).
8. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the U.S.A.
9. This warranty card cannot be re-issued.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED............................................................1
WHAT IS COMPATIBLE........................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................2
PARTS OF THE SYSTEM ....................................................3
FUNCTIONS OF EACH PART..............................................4
FUNCTIONS..........................................................................5
OPERATION DESCRIPTION ..........................................6 - 9
ERASE ALL FUNCTION........................................................9
SYSTEM SETUP ................................................................10
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................11 - 13
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The UC1700 is compatible with TVs, VCRs, and computers.
- Mounting Hardware
- 1 Year Warranty
- Instruction Manual
- Online/Toll Free Tech Support
1 Color Camera DVR
DVR Mount
1 Power Adapter
RCAto RCA
(male) Wire
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IMPORT
IMPORT
ANT SAFETY
ANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING
Congratulations on your purchase of the Hidden Colour Digital Video Capture Camera. Please read
these safety and operating instructions carefully before installing and using this system.
• Keep the camera, monitor and AC/DC adapter cords out of reach of children.
• Do not place the camera, monitor and AC/DC adapter cords in a crib or playpen.
• Do not use the camera near water or in damp and wet environments, such as a bathtub, laundry
tub, kitchen sink, or wet basements.
• Locate the camera, monitor and or AC/DC adapters where there is adequate ventilation. Do not
locate the camera in direct sunlight.
• Do not locate the camera, monitor and AC/DC adapters near heat sources such as heat registers,
radiators, ovens, furnaces or other appliances with high operating temperatures.
• Do not use with extension cords. Use only the AC/DC adapters provided with this system.
***Note: Use of other adapters may damage the units and void your warranty.
• Onlyplug componentsintostandardhouseholdvoltageoutlets(110V-240VAC,50Hzor 60Hz).
• Do not place cords from the AC/DC adapters, camera or monitor where they can be pinched or
stepped on. Protect the cords by keeping them out of the way of children, pets and routine
household traffic. Do not place heavy objects on power cords or cover cords with rugs or carpet.
• When cleaning, use a DRY, lint-free cloth. Unplug the camera, monitor and AC/DC adapters
before cleaning. NEVER immerse any components in water and do not spray cleaners or solvents
on the units. Doing so may damage the units or cause electrical shock.
• Unplug the AC/DC adapters from the wall outlet when the system is not in use.
• Mishandling, alterations or modifications not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty.
CAUTION!
• Connect this unit ONLY to other compatible units. Do not connect it to any other type of alarm or
auxiliary device. Connecting anything else to this unit may damage it or prevent it from
operating properly.
• Do not paint over the camera.
• This system uses public airwaves for wireless operation. The sound and video may be broadcast
to and picked up by other 2.4 GHz receiving devices. Conversations and images from other
rooms near the camera may be broadcast and picked up. To protect your privacy, always turn the
camera off when not in use.
IMPORTANT!
ACCESSORIES- Do not place product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The UC1700 may fall
causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf
mounting should follow the manufacturer's instruction and should use a mounting kit approved by
the manufacturer.
• UC1700 equipment and cart combinations should be moved with care.
• Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.
VENTILATION!
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the video monitor or equipment and to protect them from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video
monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Video monitor or equipment receiver should never
be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Video monitor or equipment receiver should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
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ARTS OF THE SYSTEM
ARTS OF THE SYSTEM
Wall Mount
(kit included)
LED Operation
Mode Indicator
Function Button
Power LED
Indicator
Optional 12V DC
Power In Jack
On/Off Power Switch
RCAVideo Output
Full Stop/Overwrite Switch
Switchable NTSC/PAL
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FUNCTION OF EACH P
FUNCTION OF EACH P
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SWITCHABLE NTSC/PAL
The two most common video standards used are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is the video
system or standard used in North America and most of South America. PAL is the
predominant video system or standard mostly used in Europe. Please select and switch
to the system that best suits your location.
FULL STOP/OVERWRITE SWITCH
To select whether to overwrite the recorded memories or to stop recording when memory
is full. One may select “Overwrite”, and the memory will be overwritten starting with the
oldest data first. Selecting “Full Stop” will cause the RECORD mode to STOP mode
when the memory is full, and the REC LED will be unlit.
RCA VIDEO OUTPUT
To enable monitoring functions, connect one terminal to the RCA video out jack and the
other terminal to the monitor (TV) video IN.
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH
Select “ON” to switch on the device, and “OFF” to switch the device off.
OPTIONAL 12V DC POWERIN JACK
This jack is optional if you would rather use the adapter as the power source. If you prefer
not to use the 12V adapter, you have the option of using 4 AAbatteries. (not included)
LED OPERATION MODE INDICATORS
LED light easily allows the user to distinguish the current system status. For example
REC LED: when the LED lights up, this indicates that the unit is recording. When the
LED is off, it indicates that the unit is not recording.
VCR TYPE CONTROLS
Stop, Record, Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind and Skip buttons allow you to control
the UC1700 like a VCR. Buttons most commonly used are STOPand REC. For more
details, refer to the operating procedure function description table.
LED POWER INDICATOR
When the LED is lit up, it indicates that the device is powered up or turned ON. When
the LED light not lit, it indicates that the power is insufficient or turned OFF.
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FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
7-1 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE
It is important to read through and understand the function descriptions before reading
how to operate this system.
The LED light on the front panel indicates the current OPERATION MODE or screen
display status. Under a different mode, each function has different meanings. The
Function Description Table clearly lists the LED light as it appears during different mode
and its corresponding relations with the function buttons.
They system is mainly divided into 5 modes: STOP, RECORD, PLAYBACK, SETUP and
SEARCH MENU. PLAYBACK mode, RECORD mode and SETUP mode may only be
switched to STOP mode but, STOP mode may also be switched to PLAYBACK mode
RECORD mode or SETUP mode. This means that one must switch to STOP mode
before setting up
PLAYBACK mode, RECORD mode and SETUP mode.
Under SETUP mode one may switch to SEARCH MENU mode and then to PLAYBACK mode.
BUTTON
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OPERA
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
POWER ON
Each time immediately after power is restored; they system proceeds with auto detection
and warming up function, and then enters RECORD mode.
RECORD MODE
Under the RECORD mode the system uses two types of recording format: Continuous
Recording and Motion Detection Recording. The recording format depends on the
<RECORD MODE> settings on the SETUP mode. The interval of the captured frames
depends on the <CAPTURE RATE> settings on the SETUP mode.
When recording has been set as continuous recording, for every fixed period of time the
system will automatically record one frame and when recording is set to Motion Detection
recording, for a fixed period of time the system will automatically detect any changes on
the screen (Motion Detection Sensitivity Rate is adjustable according to preference).
When the memory is full and the
“Full Stop-Overwrite” switch on the front panel is
switched to “Overwrite”, the memory will be overwritten starting with the oldest data
first, or switch to “
Full Stop”, where it will automatically enter STOP mode and not
record any new date.
Under record mode, press << >> button to enter STOP mode.
1) Record Status:
MD-Motion Detection Recording
CNT-Continuous Recording
2) Image Resolution:
640x480
320x240
3) Image Quality:
HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW
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4) The screen display shows the recorded images by value of frames.
5) The screen display shows the recorded images by percentage (0% - 100%)
When the memory is full and the
“Full Stop-Overwrite” switch on the front panel
is switched to “Overwrite”, the word “LOOP” will be shown.
STOP MODE
Under stop mode, the camera will not proceed to record.When a monitor has been
connected, the user may view images through the monitor.
Under this mode Press <<
•>> button, to enter RECORD, Press << >> button to enter
PLAYBACK mode, Press <<MENU>> button to enter SETUP mode.
1) Date
2) Time
3) Recorded frames per second
4) System free space; range: 0%-100% When the memory is full (0%) and
“Full Stop
Overwrite” switch is switched to “Full Stop”, the word “FULL”will be shown or
switched to “Overwrite”, then the word
“LOOP”will be shown.
PLAYBACK MODE
After entering PLAYBACK mode the system automatically playbacks previously recorded video.
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• There are two conditions that the system will be switched to PLAYBACK mode:
• Under STOP mode, press << >> button.
• Under SEARCH MENU mode, press <<+>> button
• Under PLAYBACK mode, press << >> button, to enable playback or to pause.
1) Under PLAYBACK mode, press << >> button, to switch the playback forward
speed (X2, X4, X8 and X16). Press << >> button, to switch playback back
ward.
• Under pause status, press <<
I >> button to proceed with step forward play
back, press << I >> button to proceed with step rewind playback.
• Speed (X1, X2, X4, X8 and X16)
1) Record Date
2) Record Time
3) Playback status:
: Playback
: Fast Forward Playback
: Fast Rewind Playback
II : Pause
4) Record Status:
MD: Motion Detection Record
CNT: Continuous Record
5) Record Resolution:
320x240
640x480
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6) Record Quality: HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW
7) Current frame number
8) Total frames recorded
SEARCH MENU MODE
The user may setup the starting time of playback under this mode. Therefore, when the
system is switched to PLAYBACK mode it plays back video according to setup under the
SEARCH MENU mode.
When the cursor has been moved to <
PLAYBACK...> and <<+>> button has been
pressed, the system will be switched to PLAYBACK mode and starts playback. Under all
conditions, press <<
EXIT>> button, the system will be switched to SETUP mode.
ERASE
ERASE
ALL
ALL
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
Instructions for erasing all of the stored information on the UC1700 follow the
instructions below.
1. Power off the unit.
2. Power on the unit while holding the RECORD button.
3. Press the MENU button to confirm deletion.
4. Restart the unit to continue.
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SETUP
SETUP
All relevant system setups may be set under Menu Setup Mode, please refer to the
descriptions below:
1) Software Version Number
2) Function Setup Page
3) Date Setup (Year/Month/Day)
4) Time Setup (Hour/Minute/Second)
5) Image Resolution Setup (320x240 or 640x480)
6) Image Quality Setup (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW)
7) Indication of the estimated maximum picture storage
8) Record Mode Setup (MOTION or CONTINUE)
9) Capture Rate Setup (10SEC, 5SEC, 2SEC, 1FPS, 2FPS, 3FPS, 4FPS, 6FPS, 8FPS
and MAX). 10SEC refer to 10 seconds per frame recording and so forth. 2FPS
refers to 2 frames per second and so forth. MAX refers to full speed recording
(when recording resoltion is set to 320x240 and the recording is at approximately
15FPS or set to 640x480 and the recording is at approximately 8FPS.
10) Motion Detection Sensitivity Rate setup: 1~99. The smaller the value, the higher
the sensitivity rate. Please refer to the display seen on the monitor for accuracy.
11) [Search Playback...]: When the cursor moves to [Search Playback...], press
<<+>> button to “SEARCH MENU” mode, to setup playback starting time.
12) Operation Indication
13) Basic Operation: Press the < > or < > button, to move the cursor, press <+> or
<-> button, to make changes on the content.
SETUP
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ATE (YYYY \MM \DD ) : 2004/04 /07
T IM E (HH :MM :SS) : 12:10:10
RECORD RESOLUTION : 320X 240
IMAGE QUALITY : HIGH
Total Pictures ~ 6950
RECORD MODE : MOTION
CAPTURE RATE : 1FPS
MOTION SENSITIVE : 40
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SPECIFICA
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INDOOR DVR
Functionality ..................................................Simplex
Video Compression........................................MPEG4
Resolution ......................................................640x480, 320x240
Recording Frame Rate ..................................Max 30 FPS
Recording Times............................................
64MB model ~ High Quality: 33 minutes
Low Quality: 133 minutes
128MB model ~ High Quality: 66 minutes
Low Quality: 266 minutes
256MB model ~ High Quality: 133 minutes
Low Quality: 566 minutes
Recording Resolution ....................................640x480, 320x240
Recording Qualities........................................High, Medium, Low
Recording Modes ..........................................Manual, Motion Detection
Recording Method..........................................Single
Recording Media............................................Flash Memory: 64MB, 128MB, 256MB Models
Video Format..................................................NTSC/PAL
Video Loss......................................................N/A
Video Inputs ..................................................Built-in camera
Video Display Output......................................1ch RCAComposite
Live Viewing ..................................................Single Screen
Live Resolution ..............................................640 x 480
Live Frame Rate ............................................30 FPS
Play Search Mode..........................................By Date, Time
Play Speed ....................................................Forward/Rewind: x1/x4/x8/x16/x32
Play Mode......................................................Single Screen
OSD and System Menu Display ..................Yes
OSD Language Display ................................English
Time and Date Stamp Display ......................Yes
Password Protection......................................N/A
Network Protocol............................................N/A
Network LAN IP..............................................N/A
Network Connection ......................................N/A
Operating System ..........................................Linux based
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Processor ......................................................Proprietary
Disk Full Warning ..........................................Full Stop
Automatic Overwrite Option ..........................Yes
LED Indicators................................................Power, Record, Play, Menu
Housing Material............................................ABS Plastic
Housing Color ................................................Platinum Silver
Battery Operable............................................Yes, 4 AA
Battery Life ....................................................6-8 hours
Power Input....................................................DC 12V
Power Adapter Input ......................................AC 110V
Cooling ..........................................................N/A
Operating Temperature ..................................41°F ~ 105°F
Operating Humidity ........................................81%
Dimensions ....................................................3.9" x 2.7" x 1.4"
Weight............................................................0.35lbs
CAMERA
Camera Type..................................................Built-in
Image Sensor ................................................1/4" CMOS Color sensor
Resolution ......................................................330 TV Lines
Outdoor Use ..................................................No
IP Rating ........................................................N/A
Focal Length ..................................................3.7mm
Focus Type ....................................................Fixed
Night Vision....................................................N/A
Number of IR LEDs and Range ....................N/A
IR LED Control ..............................................N/A
Min. Illumination ............................................2 lux
IR Wavelength................................................N/A
Video Output..................................................Built-in
TV System......................................................NTSC/PAL
Microphone ....................................................N/A
Motion Detection............................................Yes
Viewing Angle ................................................68 Degrees
Electronic Shutter ..........................................1/60~1/15,000
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BLC ................................................................N/A
AGC................................................................N/A
ELC ................................................................N/A
Line Lock........................................................N/A
Iris Control......................................................N/A
White Balance................................................N/A
Sun Shield......................................................N/A
IR Cut Filter....................................................N/A
Housing Material............................................ABS Plastic
Housing Color ................................................Platinum Silver
Signal/Noise Ratio..........................................>46dB
Camera Bracket ............................................N/A
Operating Temperature ..................................41°F ~ 105°F
Operating Humidity ........................................81%
Camera Power Input......................................N/A
Power Adapter Input ......................................N/A
LED Power Indicator......................................N/A
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